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CITY OF PITT MEADOWS
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2131, 2003
Bylaw No. 2131, 2003 and amendments thereto
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY
This is a consolidation of the bylaws listed below. The amending bylaws have been
consolidated with the original bylaws for convenience only.
Certified copies of the original bylaws should be consulted for all interpretations and
applications of the bylaws on this subject.
Bylaw No.
Date of Adoption
Amended Section(s)
2131, 2003
June 3, 2003
Original
2348, 2007
October 2, 2007
Sections 2, 15 and 25
2384, 2008
August 12, 2008
Sections 2 and 25
2407, 2009
June 16, 2009
Table of Contents, Sections 1, 7, 8, 13, 16, 19,
20, 21, 24, 25, Schedule A (in its entirety), and all
references of "District" changed to "City"
2521, 2011
November 1, 2011
Sections 2, 7, 17, 18, 20, 21, Schedule 1, and
updates to Building Code references.
2536, 2012
March 20, 2012
All references of Land Use Bylaw No. 1250
changed to Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011
2702, 2015
November 3, 2015
Updated references to building code legislature,
Sections 2, 22, 23, 24, 25 and Schedules D, G, H,
I, 2
2778, 2017
December 5, 2017
Sections 19, 20, 29, and Schedule 2 (in its entirety)
2859, 2020
July 7, 2020
Sections 2, 13, 23, and Schedules D, E (in their
entirety) and 1 (Building Permit Fees)
2970, 2024
January 23, 2024
Sections 2, 12, 16, 29, and Schedule 1 (Building
Permit Fees)
3003, 2024
November 5, 2024
Schedule 1 (Building Permit Fees)
3038, 2025
January 13, 2026
Schedule 1 (Building Permit Fees)
The bylaw numbers in bold at the end of the clause refer to the bylaws that amended the
principal bylaw.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Bylaw No. 2407, 2009)
Section No.
Title of Section
Page No.
1.
Citation/Title .......................................................................................... 1
2.
Definitions .............................................................................................. 1
3.
Purpose of Bylaw .................................................................................... 3
4.
Permit Considerations ............................................................................ 3
5.
Scope and Exemptions .......................................................................... 4
6.
Prohibitions ............................................................................................ 4
7.
Building Officials .................................................................................... 5
8.
Applications ........................................................................................... 6
9.
Applications for Complex Buildings ....................................................... 6
10.
Applications for Standard Buildings ....................................................... 9
11.
Professional Plan Certification .............................................................. 11
12.
Fees and Charges ................................................................................ 12
13.
Building Permits ................................................................................... 13
14.
Disclaimer of Warranty or Representation ............................................ 15
15.
Professional Design & Field Review ..................................................... 16
16.
Responsibilities of the Owner .............................................................. 16
17.
Existing Secondary Suites .................................................................... 17
18.
Temporary Building .............................................................................. 18
19.
Water Meters ....................................................................................... 19
20.
Fire Sprinkler Requirements ................................................................. 19
21.
Solar Hot Water Ready Regulation ....................................................... 20
22.
Swimming Pools ................................................................................... 20
23.
Energy Step Code ................................................................................ 22
24.
Inspections ........................................................................................... 23
25.
Occupancy Permits .............................................................................. 24
26.
Building Permits ................................................................................... 25
27.
Design Data ......................................................................................... 25
28.
Flood Control Requirements ................................................................ 25
29.
Retaining Walls ..................................................................................... 25
30.
Penalties and Enforcement .................................................................. 25
31.
Forms & Schedules .............................................................................. 26
32.
Severability ........................................................................................... 26
33.
Repeal .................................................................................................. 26
Schedule No.
Title of Schedule
Page No.
A.
Application for a Building Permit, Deleted (Bylaw No. 2407, 2009) .......... 27
B.
Owner's Acknowledgement of Responsibility ...................................... 28
C.
Owner's Acknowledgement of Professional Design & Review ............. 29
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Schedule No.
Title of Schedule
Page No.
D.
Building Permit requiring Registered Professional Deleted (Bylaw No. 2859,
2020) ...................................................................................................... 30
E.
Building Permit not requiring Registered Professional Deleted (Bylaw No.
2859, 2020) ............................................................................................. 31
F.
Proof of Liability Insurance ................................................................... 32
G.
Occupancy Permit ................................................................................ 33
H.
Stop Work Notice ................................................................................ 34
I.
Do Not Occupy .................................................................................... 35
1.
Building Permit Fees ............................................................................ 36
2.
Established Urban Area Deleted (Bylaw No. 2778, 2017) .......................... 38
For the purposes of this bylaw, the page numbers shown in this document do not form
part of this bylaw and may be altered as necessary.
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A Bylaw for the Administration of the Building Code
WHEREAS section 694(1) of the Local Government Act authorizes the City of Pitt
Meadows for the health, safety and protection of persons and property to regulate the
construction, alteration, repair, or demolition of buildings and structures by bylaw;
AND WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia has adopted a building code to
govern standards in respect of the construction, alteration, repair and demolition
of buildings in municipalities and regional Cities in the province;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to provide for the administration of the
building code;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF the Corporation of the City of Pitt
Meadows in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1.
Title
1.1
This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the City of Pitt Meadows
Building Bylaw No, 2131, 2003. (Bylaw No. 2407, 2009)
2.
Definitions
2.1
In this bylaw:
The following words and terms have the meanings set out in the current edition
of the British Columbia Building Code: assembly occupancy, building, building
area, building height, business and personal services occupancy, care, care
occupancy, constructor, coordinating registered professional, designer,
detention occupancy, field review, high-hazard industrial occupancy, industrial
occupancy, low-hazard industrial occupancy, major occupancy, mercantile
occupancy, medium-hazard industrial occupancy, occupancy, registered
professional, residential occupancy, treatment and treatment occupancy.
Building Code means the current edition of the British Columbia Building Code
(Bylaw No. 2521, 2011) as adopted by the Minister pursuant to section 692(1) of the
Local Government Act, as amended or re-enacted from time to time.
Building Official includes Building Inspectors and Plan Checkers designated by
the City of Pitt Meadows and any other person appointed to administer this Bylaw.
Complex building means:
a)
Any building used for a major occupancy classified as:
(i)
Assembly occupancy;
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(ii)
Care, treatment or detention occupancy; (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015)
(iii)
High hazard industrial occupancy; and
b)
Any building exceeding 600 square meters in building area or exceeding
three storeys in building height used for a major occupancy classified as:
(i)
Residential occupancy;
(ii)
Business and personal services occupancy;
(iii)
Mercantile occupancy; and
(iv)
Medium and low hazard industrial occupancy.
Energy Advisor means a registered energy advisor in good standing with
Natural Resources Canada, who conducts EnerGuide home evaluations on
behalf of service organizations licensed by Natural Resources Canada; (Bylaw No.
2859, 2020)
Energy Step Code means the Province of British Columbia's performance based
standard for energy efficiency in new construction requiring energy modelling
and on-site testing to demonstrate minimum performance against metrics for
Building envelope, equipment and systems, and airtightness requirements, and
includes Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, Step 4 and Step 5, as defined in the Building
Code, all as amended or re-enacted from time to time. (Bylaw No. 2859, 2020)
Health, Safety and Energy Efficiency Aspects of the Work means design and
construction regulated by Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, and
Part 10 of the BC Building Code; (Bylaw No. 2859, 2020)
Owner means any person, firm or corporation controlling the property under
consideration during that period where the building code applies as indicated in
the building code. (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015)
Standard building means a building of three storeys or less in building height,
having a building area not exceeding 600 square meters and used for a major
occupancy classified as:
(a)
Residential occupancy;
(b)
Business and personal service occupancy;
(c)
Mercantile occupancy; or
(d)
Medium and low hazard industrial occupancy.
"Structure" means a construction or portion thereof of any kind, whether fixed to,
supported by or sunk into land or water, but specifically excludes landscaping,
fences, paving, and retaining structures less than 1.2m in height. (Bylaw No. 2970,
2024)
Swimming Pool means any permanently or seasonally constructed or
prefabricated pool used or intended to be used for swimming, bathing or
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washing, having a surface area exceeding 14m² or a depth exceeding 450mm.
(Bylaw No. 2702, 2015)
Temporary Building means a structure such as a Fabric Covered Structure,
Transport Container, Modular or Prefabricated Building intended for occupancy
for a limited time but does not include a manufactured home intended for single
family residential occupancy. (Bylaw No. 2521, 2011)
3.
Purpose of Bylaw
3.1
This bylaw shall, notwithstanding any other provision herein, be
interpreted in accordance with this section.
3.2
This bylaw has been enacted for the purpose of regulating construction
within the City of Pitt Meadows in the general public interest. The activities
undertaken by or on behalf of the City of Pitt Meadows pursuant to this
bylaw are for the sole purpose of providing a limited and interim spot
checking function for reason of health, safety and the protection of
persons and property. It is not contemplated nor intended, nor does the
purpose of the bylaw extend:
3.2.1 to the protection of owners, owner/builders or constructors from
economic loss;
3.2.2 to the assumption by the City of Pitt Meadows or any Building
Official of any responsibility for ensuring compliance by any owner,
his or her representatives or any employees, or constructors or
designers retained by him or her, with the Building Code, the
requirements of this bylaw or any other applicable enactments
respecting safety;
3.2.3 to providing any person a warranty of design or workmanship with
respect to any building or structure for which a building permit or
occupancy permit is issued under this bylaw;
3.2.4 to providing a warranty or assurance that construction undertaken
pursuant to building permits issued by the City of Pitt Meadows is
free from latent or any defects.
4.
Permit Conditions
4.1
A permit is required whenever work regulated under this bylaw is to be
undertaken.
4.2
Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw nor the acceptance or
review of plans, drawings or supporting documents, nor any inspections
made by or on behalf of the City of Pitt Meadows shall in any way relieve
the owner or their representatives from full and sole responsibility to
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perform the work in strict accordance with this bylaw, the Building Code
and any other applicable enactments respecting safety.
4.3
It shall be the full and sole responsibility of the owner (and where the
owner is acting through a representative, the representative) to carry out
the work in respect of which the permit was issued in compliance with the
Building Code, this bylaw or any other applicable enactments respecting
safety.
4.4
Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw nor the acceptance or
review of plans, drawings or specifications or supporting documents, nor
any inspections made by or on behalf of the City of Pitt Meadows
constitute in any way a representation, warranty, assurance or statement
that the Building Code, this bylaw or any other applicable enactments
respecting safety have been complied with.
4.5
No person shall rely upon any permit as establishing compliance with this
bylaw or assume or conclude that this bylaw has been administered or
enforced according to its terms. The person to whom the permit is issued
and his or her representatives are responsible for making such a
determination.
5.
Scope and Exemptions
5.1
This bylaw applies to the design, construction and occupancy of new
buildings and structures, and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition,
removal, relocation and occupancy of existing buildings and structures.
5.2
This bylaw does not apply to buildings or structures exempted by Part 1
of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein.
5.3
This bylaw does not apply to building maintenance work that does not
affect health and safety aspects of the work.
6.
Prohibitions
6.1
Unless otherwise exempted from this bylaw, no person shall commence or
continue any construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal,
relocation or change the occupancy of any building or structure, including
excavation or other work related to construction, unless a Building Official
has issued a valid and subsisting permit for the work.
6.2
No person shall occupy or use any building or structure unless a valid and
subsisting occupancy permit has been issued by a Building Official for the
building or structure, or contrary to the terms of any permit issued or any
notice given by a Building Official.
6.3
No person shall knowingly submit false or misleading information to a
Building Official in relation to any permit application or construction
undertaken pursuant to this bylaw.
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6.4
No person shall, unless authorized in writing by a Building Official, reverse,
alter, deface, cover, remove or in any way tamper with any notice, permit
or certificate posted upon or affixed to a building or structure pursuant to
this bylaw.
6.5
No person shall do any work that is substantially at variance with the
accepted design or plans of a building, structure or other works for which
a permit has been issued, unless that variance has been accepted in
writing by a Building Official.
6.6
No person shall obstruct the entry of a Building Official or other authorized
official of the City of Pitt Meadows on property in the administration of this
bylaw.
7.
Building Officials
7.1
Each Building Official may:
7.1.1 Administer this bylaw;
7.1.2 keep records of permit applications, permits, notices and orders
issued, inspections and tests made, and shall retain copies of all
documents related to the administration of this bylaw, or
microfiche copies of such documents;
7.1.3 Establish, if requested to do so, whether the methods or types of
construction and types of materials used in the construction of a
building or structure for which a permit is sought under this bylaw
substantially conforms to the requirements of the Building Code.
7.1.4 In the case of proposed Alternative Solutions, direct that tests of
materials, devises, construction methods, structural assemblies or
foundation conditions be made, or sufficient evidence or proof be
submitted at the expense of the owner, where such evidence of
proof is necessary to determine whether they meet the
requirements of the Bylaw and Building Code. (Bylaw No. 2407,
2009)
7.1.5 Determine that the building site conditions do not permit effective
use of solar hot water heating, for the purposes of s. 3(2) of
Ministerial Order No. M 145, Solar Hot Water Ready Regulation.
(Bylaw No. 2521, 2011)
7.2
A Building Official:
7.2.1 May enter any land, building, structure, or premises at any
reasonable time for the purpose of ascertaining that the terms of
this bylaw are being observed;
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7.2.2 Where any residence is occupied, shall obtain the consent of the
occupant or provide written notice to the occupant 24 hours in
advance of entry;
7.2.3 Shall carry proper credentials confirming his or her status as a
Building Official.
7.3
A Building Official may order the correction of any work that is being or
has been done in contravention of this bylaw.
8.
Applications
8.1
Every person shall, unless exempted by section 5, apply for and obtain a
building permit:
8.1.1 Before constructing, demolishing, moving, repairing or altering a
building or structure;
8.1.2 Before installing any new plumbing fixtures or devices unless the
works are encompassed by a valid building permit;
8.1.3 Before installing or repairing any masonry or factory built chimney,
fireplace or solid fuel burning appliance unless the works are
encompassed by a valid building permit;
8.1.4 Prior to changing the occupancy classification of a building or
structure.
8.2
An application for a building permit shall be made in a form as specified
by the City. (Bylaw No. 2407, 2009)
8.3
All plans submitted with the permit applications shall bear the name and
address of the designer of the building or structure.
8.4
Each building or structure to be constructed on a site requires a separate
building permit and shall be assessed a separate building permit fee based
on the value of that building or structure in accordance with Schedule 1 to
this bylaw.
9.
Applications for Complex Buildings
9.1
An application for a building permit with respect to a complex building
shall be:
9.1.1 Signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a
corporation;
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9.1.2 Accompanied by the owner's acknowledgement of responsibility
made in the form attached as Form "B" to this bylaw, signed by
the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
9.1.3 Accompanied by the owner's acknowledgement of professional
design and review made in the form attached as Form "C" to this
bylaw, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a
corporation.
9.2
An application for a building permit with respect to a complex building
shall include:
9.2.1 A copy of a title search made within 30 days of the date of
application;
9.2.2 A site plan showing;
9.2.2.1
The bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from
the registered subdivision plan;
9.2.2.2
The legal description and civic address of the parcel;
9.2.2.3
The location and dimensions of all statutory rights of
way, easements and setback requirements;
9.2.2.4
The location and dimensions of all existing and
proposed buildings and structures on the parcel;
9.2.2.5
Setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp,
pond or watercourse where the City of Pitt Meadows'
land use regulations establish setback requirements
related to flooding;
9.2.2.6
The existing and finished ground levels to an
established datum at or adjacent to the site and the
geodetic elevation of the floor system of a building or
structure where the City of Pitt Meadows' land use
regulations, or this bylaw, establish height requirements
relating to minimum floor elevations; and
9.2.2.7
The location, dimension and gradient of parking and
driveway access.
9.2.2.8
The Building Official may waive the requirements for a
site plan, in whole or in part, where the permit is sought
for the repair or alteration of an existing building or
structure.
9.2.3 Floor plans and specifications showing the dimensions and uses of
all areas; the dimensions and heights of crawl and roof spaces; the
location, size and swing of doors; the location, size and opening of
windows; floor, wall, and ceiling finishes; plumbing fixtures;
structural elements; and stair dimensions;
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9.2.4 Cross sections through the building or structure illustrating
construction dimensions and systems;
9.2.5 Elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing finish
details, roof slopes, windows, doors, existing and finished grade;
9.2.6 Cross-sections and details drawn at an appropriate scale and at
sufficient locations to illustrate that the building or structure
substantially conforms to the Building Code;
9.2.7 Copies of approvals required under any enactments relating to
health or safety including, without limitation, sewage disposal
permits, highway access permits and Ministry of Health approval;
9.2.8 A letter of assurance in the form of Schedule A as referred to in
section 2.2.7 Div C (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) Part 2 of the Building
Code signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a
corporation, and the coordinating registered professional;
9.2.9 Letters of assurance in the form of Schedules B-1 and B-2 as
referred to in section 2.2.7 Div C (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) Part 2 of the
Building Code, each signed by such registered professionals as the
Building Code or the Building Official may require to prepare the
design for and conduct field reviews of the construction of the
building or structure;
9.2.10 Two sets of drawings at a suitable scale of the design prepared by
each registered professional and including the information set out
in sections 9.2.3 - 9.2.6 of this bylaw.
9.3
In addition to the requirements of sections 9.1 and 9.2, the following may
be required by a Building Official to be submitted with a building permit
application for the construction of a complex building where the
complexity of the proposed building or structure or siting circumstances
warrant:
9.3.1 Site servicing drawings, including sufficient detail of off-site
services to indicate locations at the property line, prepared and
sealed by a registered professional, in accordance with the City of
Pitt Meadows' subdivision bylaw;
9.3.2 A section through the site showing grades, buildings, structures,
parking areas and driveways;
9.3.3 Any other information required by the Building Official or the
Building Code to establish substantial compliance with this bylaw,
the Building Code and any other bylaws or enactments relating to
the building or structure.
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10.
Applications for Standard Buildings
10.1
An application for a building permit with respect to a standard building
shall be:
10.1.1 Signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a
corporation;
10.1.2 Accompanied by the owner's acknowledgement of responsibility
made in the form attached as Form "B" to this bylaw, signed by
the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation; and
10.1.3 Accompanied by the owner's acknowledgement of professional
design and review made in the form attached to this bylaw as Form
"C" to this bylaw, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the
owner is a corporation, when professional design is required by this
section.
10.2
An application for a building permit with respect to a standard building
shall include:
10.2.1 A copy of a title search made within 30 days of the date of
application;
10.2.2 A site plan showing, as required by the Building Official;
10.2.2.1
The bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken
from the registered subdivision plan,
10.2.2.2
The legal description and civic address of the
parcel,
10.2.2.3
The location and dimensions of all statutory rights
of way, easements and setback requirements,
10.2.2.4
The location and dimensions of all existing and
proposed buildings and structures on the parcel,
10.2.2.5
Setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake,
swamp, pond or watercourse where the City of Pitt
Meadows' land use regulations establish setback
requirements related to flooding;
10.2.2.6
The existing and finished ground levels to an
established datum at or adjacent to the site and the
geodetic elevation of the underside of the floor
system of a building or structure where the City of
Pitt Meadows' land use regulations, or this bylaw,
establish height requirements relating to minimum
floor elevations, and
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10.2.2.7
The location, dimension and gradient of parking
and driveway access.
10.2.2.8
The Building Official may waive the requirements for
a site plan, in whole or in part, where the permit is
sought for the repair or alteration of an existing
building or structure.
10.2.3
Floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas; the
dimensions and heights of crawl and roof spaces; the location,
size and swing of doors; the location, size and opening of
windows; floor, wall, and ceiling finishes; plumbing fixtures;
structural elements; and stair dimensions;
10.2.4
Cross-sections through the building or structure illustrating
construction dimensions and systems;
10.2.5
Elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing
finish details, roof slopes, windows, doors, existing and finished
grade;
10.2.6
Cross-sections and details drawn at an appropriate scale and at
sufficient locations to illustrate that the building or structure
substantially conforms to the Building Code;
10.2.7
Copies of approvals required under any enactments relating to
health or safety, including, without limitation, sewage disposal
permits, highway access permits and Ministry of Health
approval;
10.2.8 A foundation design prepared by a registered professional in
accordance with section 4.2 of Part 4 of the Building Code,
accompanied by letters of assurance in the form of Schedules B-
1 and B-2 as referred to in section 2.2.7 Div C (Bylaw No. 2702,
2015) Part 2 of the Building Code, signed by the registered
professional;
10.2.9
Two sets of drawings at a suitable scale of the design including
the information set out in sections 10.2.3 - 10.2.6 and 10.2.8 of
this bylaw.
10.2.10 the requirements of section 10.2.8 may be waived by a Building
Official in circumstances where the Building Official has required
a professional engineer's report pursuant to section 699(2) of the
Local Government Act and the building permit is issued in
accordance with sections 699(5) and (6) of the Local Government
Act.
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10.2.11 The requirements of section 10.2.8 may be waived by a Building
Official if documentation, prepared and sealed by a registered
professional, is provided assuring that the foundation design
substantially complies with section 9.4.4 of Part 9 of the Building
Code and the foundation excavation substantially complies with
section 9.12 of Part 9 of the Building Code.
10.2.12 The requirements of section 10.2.8 may be waived for buildings
conforming to section 9.35.3.3 of the Building Code and for
single-wide mobile homes where the foundation preparation
conforms to Canadian Standards Association Standard Z-240,
latest edition.
10.2.13 The requirements of section 10.2.8 may be waived for new
construction
not
exceeding
$10,000.00
in
estimated
construction value.
10.3
In addition to the requirements of section 10.1 and 10.2, the following may
be required by a Building Official to be submitted with a building permit
application for the construction of a standard building where the
complexity of the proposed building or structure or siting circumstances
warrant:
10.3.1
Site servicing drawings, including sufficient detail of off-site
services to indicate locations at the property line, prepared and
sealed by a registered professional, in accordance with the
City of Pitt Meadows' subdivision bylaw;
10.3.2
A section through the site showing grades, buildings, structures,
parking areas and driveways;
10.3.3
A roof plan and roof height calculations;
10.3.4
Structural, electrical, mechanical or fire suppression drawings
prepared and sealed by a registered professional;
10.3.5
Letters of assurance in the form of Schedules B-1 and B-2 as
referred to in section 2.2.7 Div C (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) Part 2 of
the Building Code, signed by a registered professional;
10.3.6
Any other information required by the Building Official or the
Building Code to establish substantial compliance with this
bylaw, the Building Code and any other bylaws or enactments
relating to the building or structure.
11.
Professional Plan Certification
11.1
The letters of assurance in the form of Schedules B-1 and B-2 referenced
in section 2.2.7 Div C (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) Part 2 of the Building Code
and provided pursuant to sections 9.2.9, 10.2.8, 10.3.5, 15.1 and 20.1.7
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(Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) of this bylaw are relied upon by the City of Pitt
Meadows and its Building Officials as certification that the design and
plans to which the letters of assurance relate comply with the Building
Code and other applicable enactments relating to safety.
11.2
A building permit issued for the construction of a complex building, or for
a standard building for which a Building Official required professional
design and letters of assurance pursuant to section 10.2.8, 10.3.5, 15.1
and 20.1.7 (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) of this bylaw shall be in the form of Form
"D" to this bylaw.
11.3
A building permit issued pursuant to section 11.2 of this bylaw shall
include a notice to the owner that the building permit is issued in reliance
upon the certification of the registered professionals that the design and
plans submitted in support of the application for the building permit
comply with the Building Code and other applicable enactments relating
to safety.
11.4
When a building permit is issued in accordance with section 11.2 of this
bylaw the permit fee shall be reduced by 10% of the fees payable for
complex buildings, and 5% of the fees payable for standard buildings
pursuant to Schedule 1 to this bylaw.
12.
Fees and Charges
12.1
In addition to applicable fees and charges required under other bylaws, a
permit fee, calculated in accordance with Schedule 1 to this bylaw, shall
be paid in full prior to issuance of any permit under this bylaw.
12.2
Where a building permit is obtained and the owner returns the permit for
cancellation within six months without having commenced construction,
the Building Official shall refund 75% of the permit fee.
12.3
Where, due to non-compliance with this bylaw, more than two inspections
are necessary when one inspection is normally required, for each
inspection after the second inspection, a re-inspection charge shall be
paid as set out in Schedule 1 to this bylaw.
12.4
For a required permit inspection requested to be done after the hours
during which the offices of the City of Pitt Meadows are normally open, an
inspection charge shall be paid as set out in Schedule 1 to this bylaw.
12.5
An inspection charge, as set out in Schedule 1 to this bylaw, shall be
payable in advance for a voluntary inspection to establish compliance of
or to obtain a report on the status of an existing building or structure for
which a building permit is sought under this bylaw.
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12.6 Prior to Staff issuing a building permit, a security deposit must be paid to
the City by the Applicant as set out in Schedule 1. The security deposit
may be held to:
12.6.1 cover any costs borne by the City to make the site safe if the
Applicant abandons or fails to complete the work as authorized on
the permit;
12.6.2 cover any costs borne by the City to repair any damage to, or clear
any debris, material or equipment from city property occurring as
a result of the construction authorized by the permit;
12.6.3 serve as the security deposit for the requirement of occupancy; or
12.6.4 serve as a security deposit to effect compliance with any condition
or address deficiencies under which the permit was issued.
(Bylaw No. 2970, 2024)
12.7 The security deposit or applicable portion must be returned to the
Applicant:
12.7.1 when the Building Official is satisfied that no further damage to city
infrastructure or property may occur;
12.7.2 when the inspections required by this bylaw are complete and
acceptable to the Building Official; and
12.7.3 when the conditions or provision of a provisional occupancy are
completed to the satisfaction of the Building Official.
(Bylaw No. 2970, 2024)
12.8 The security deposit, less any amount used by the City of Pitt Meadows
for the purposes described in Section 12.6, will be returned to the
Applicant unless otherwise directed by the Applicant. Any amount in
excess of the security deposit required by the City of Pitt Meadows to
complete corrective work to city infrastructure or property, or the site, is
recoverable by the City of Pitt Meadows from the owner. (Bylaw No. 2970,
2024)
13.
Building Permits
13.1
When:
13.1.1
a completed application including all required supporting
documentation has been submitted;
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13.1.2
the proposed work set out in the application substantially
conforms with the Building Code, this bylaw and all other
applicable bylaws and enactments;
13.1.3
the owner or his or her representative has paid all applicable
fees set out in 12.1 of this bylaw;
13.1.4
the owner or his or her representative has paid all charges and
met all requirements imposed by any other bylaw or enactment;
13.1.5
no enactment, covenant, agreement, or regulation in favour of,
or regulation of, the City of Pitt Meadows authorizes the
permit to be withheld;
13.1.6
the owner has retained a professional engineer or geoscientist
if required by the provisions of the Engineers and Geoscientists
Act;
13.1.7
the owner has retained an architect if required by the
provisions of the Architects Act;
a Building Official shall issue the permit for which the application is made.
13.2
When the application is in respect to a building that includes, or will
include, a new residential occupancy, the building permit must not be
issued unless the owner provides evidence pursuant to section 30(1) of the
Homeowner Protection Act that the proposed building:
13.2.1
is covered by home warranty insurance, and
13.2.2 the constructor is a licensed residential builder.
13.3
Section 13.2 of this bylaw does not apply if the owner is not required to
be licensed or to obtain home warranty insurance in accordance with
sections 20(1) or 30(1) of the Homeowner Protection Act.
13.4
An application will expire if there is no activity on the part of the applicant
or their appointed agent to address information requested upon review of
the application, after six months of being notified by the City; (Bylaw No.
2859, 2020)
13.5
Every permit is issued upon the condition that the permit shall expire and
the rights of the owner under the permit shall terminate if:
13.5.1
the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 6
months from the date of issuance of the permit, or
13.5.2
the work is discontinued for a period of 12 months.
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13.6
A Building Official may extend the period of time set out under sections
13.5.1 and 13.5.2 where construction has not yet commenced or where
construction has been discontinued due to adverse weather, strikes,
material or labour shortages, or similar hardship beyond the owner's
control.
13.7
A Building Official may issue a building permit for a portion of a building
or structure before the design, plans or specifications for the entire
building or structure have been accepted, provided sufficient information
has been provided that demonstrates to the Building Official that the
portion authorized to be constructed substantially complies with this and
other applicable bylaws and the permit fee applicable to that portion of
the building or structure has been paid. The issuance of the permit
notwithstanding, the requirements of this bylaw apply to the remainder of
the building or structure as if the permit for the portion of the building or
structure had not been issued.
13.8
When a site has been prepared in anticipation of construction and a
building permit is not subsequently issued, or a subsisting building permit
has expired in accordance with the requirements of section 13.5 but
without the construction of the building or structure for which the building
permit was issued having commenced, the owner shall fill in the excavation
to restore the original gradient of the site within 60 days of being served
a notice by the City of Pitt Meadows to do so. (Bylaw No. 2407, 2009)
13.9
A Building Official may revoke any permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw if:
13.9.1
There is a contravention of any terms of any permit or notice
given by a Building Official;
13.9.2
A permit was issued in error;
13.9.3
A permit was issued in reliance on incorrect information
provided by the applicant;
13.9.4 There has been a contravention of the Building Code or this
bylaw.
14.
Disclaimer of Warranty or Representation
14.1
Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the review and
acceptance of the design, drawings, plans or specifications, nor
inspections made by a Building Official, shall constitute a representation
or warranty that the Building Code or the bylaw have been complied with
or the building or structure meets any standard of materials or
workmanship, and no person shall rely on any of those acts as establishing
compliance with the Building Code or this bylaw or any standard of
construction.
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15.
Professional Design and Field Review
15.1
When a Building Official considers that the site conditions, size or
complexity of a development or an aspect of a development warrant, he
or she may require a registered professional to provide design and plan
certification and field review by means of letters of assurance in the form
of Schedules B-1, B-2, and C-B referred to in section 2.2.7 Div C (Bylaw No.
2702, 2015) Part 2 of the Building Code.
15.2
Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for a complex building, or
standard building in circumstances where letters of assurance have been
required in accordance with section 10.2.8, 10.3.5, 15.1 or 20.1.7 (Bylaw
No. 2702, 2015) of this bylaw, the owner shall provide the City of Pitt
Meadows with letters of assurance in the form of Schedules C-A or C-B, as
is appropriate, referred to in section 2.2.7 Div C (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) Part
2 of the Building Code.
15.3
When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in
accordance with section 9.2.9, 10.2.8, 10.3.5, 15.1, 15.2 or 20.1.7 (Bylaw
No. 2702, 2015) of this bylaw, he or she shall also provide proof of liability
insurance to the Building Official in the form of Form " F" to this bylaw.
15.4
A site survey plan prepared by a registered professional may be required
by the Building Official, to confirm location and elevation in accordance
with City bylaws, prior to acceptance of the foundation. (Bylaw 2348, 2007)
16.
Responsibilities of the Owner
16.1
Every owner shall ensure that all construction complies with the Building
Code, this bylaw and any other applicable enactments respecting safety.
Former Section 16.2 deleted and replaced (Bylaw No. 2970, 2024)
16.2 Every owner who is issued a permit will be responsible for the cost of repair
for any damage to city infrastructure or property that occurs in the course
of the work authorized by the permit. (Bylaw No. 2970, 2024)
16.3
Every owner to whom a permit is issued shall, unless otherwise authorized
by the Building Official, during construction:
16.3.1
post and maintain the permit in a conspicuous place on the
property in respect of which the permit was issued;
16.3.2
keep a copy of the accepted design on the property;
16.3.3
post the civic address on the property in a location visible from
any adjoining streets.
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17.
Existing Secondary Suites (Bylaw No. 2521, 2011)
17.1
All secondary suites constructed after the date of the adoption of the City
of Pitt Meadows Zoning Bylaw 2505 must comply with the current edition
of the British's Columbia Building Code.
17.2
All secondary suites in existence prior to the adoption of the City of Pitt
Meadows Zoning Bylaw 2505 may apply to be registered and receive a
'Certificate of Inspection', providing the following can be demonstrated:
17.2.1
A fire separation consisting of at least ½" drywall is in place
between the principle dwelling and the suite.
17.2.2
An exit door leading directly to the outdoors is provided.
17.2.3
If a suite entry door exists in the required fire separation from
the dwelling, that it be a solid core door with self-closing
devises.
17.2.4
Common furnace/mechanical rooms are not required to be fire
rated, but proper combustion air and required clearances from
all equipment must be in place.
17.2.5
Smoke alarms interconnected throughout the principle
dwelling and the suite shall be provided in, or within 15', of
every bedroom, and at least one smoke alarm shall be
provided on every storey. Smoke alarms shall be installed by
permanent connections to an electrical circuit.
17.2.6
Bedrooms in suites not within buildings protected with fire
sprinkler systems must have at least one window which can be
opened, without special tools or knowledge, to provide
emergency egress. The unobstructed area of the opening
must not be less than 3.75 square feet and no dimension of the
opening can be less than 15".
17.2.7
Suite stairs in a means of egress shall be modified or
reconstructed if they are considered to present an unsafe
condition as determined by the Building Official.
17.2.8
Guardrail protection must be provided in accordance with the
building code. Existing guards may remain if they are
structurally sound and a minimum of 36" high.
17.2.9
Headroom within suites may be reduced to 6'-6" over 80% of
the suite area and in all egress routes.
17.2.10
Any condition that could cause undue hazard or risk to life,
limb or health of any person authorized, expected or
anticipated to be on or about the premises shall be corrected
as required by the Building Official.
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17.3
Providing the suite is in compliance with Section 17.2 above, a 'Certificate
of Inspection' will be issued by the Building Official that must be posted
in a conspicuous location within the suite. This certificate will bear a clear
statement that the City has conducted only a limited inspection of the
premise.
18.
Temporary Building (Bylaw No. 2521, 2011)
18.1
Building Permit Application:
The application for a building permit to erect or place a temporary
building must be:
a) made in form prescribed by the building inspector, and
b) signed by the owner and accompanied by:
i.
plans and supporting documents showing the location of
the building on the site: and construction details of the
building, and
ii.
a written statement by the owner indication the intended
use and duration of the use.
18.2
Issuance of a Building Permit:
The building inspector may issue a building permit for a period of up to 6
months to erect or place a temporary building if:
a) The building is:
i.
located in compliance with the Zoning Bylaw
ii.
constructed, where applicable, in compliance with the
Building Code, this and any other applicable bylaw of the
City; and
iii.
connected to City utility services as required by any
applicable Provincial statues; and
b) The owner pays the applicable building permit fee in the amount set
out in Schedule 1 to this bylaw
c) A security in the form of cash or a letter of credit for 10% (or more) of
the value of the temporary building, which security;
i.
may be used by the City to remove the building within 30
days after the expiration of the building permit, or
ii.
must be returned to the owner if the owner removes the
temporary building within 30 days after the expiration of
the building permit
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former Section 19 Sumps and Interceptors deleted (Bylaw No. 2778, 2017)
former Section 20 Crawl Spaces Within Residential Dwelling Units deleted (Bylaw No.
2778, 2017)
19.
Water Meters
19.1
A water meter assembly, or provisions for a future water meter assembly,
must be installed in accordance with the specifications and regulations
contained in the City of Pitt Meadows water works bylaw, and any
amendments thereto. (Bylaw No. 2407, 2009)
20.
Fire Sprinkler Requirements
20.1
For the purposes of regulating the construction of certain buildings or
structures for precautions against fire:
20.1.1
All commercial, industrial, institutional and multiple family
residential zones established by the City of Pitt Meadows'
Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011 are established as fire sprinkler
areas. (Bylaw No. 2536, 2012)
20.1.2
All agricultural zones established by the City of Pitt Meadows'
Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011 that are permitted by the
Agricultural Land Commission to have non-farm uses are
established as fire sprinkler areas. (Bylaw No. 2536, 2012)
20.1.3
All new residential buildings and structures, including farm
residential, garden suites, modular and mobile homes,
established by the City of Pitt Meadows Zoning Bylaw No. 2505,
2011, and amendments thereto, and registered after the date of
adoption of this bylaw, with the exception of buildings and
structures covered by Section 20.1.5, are established as fire
sprinkler areas. (Bylaw No. 2778, 2017)
20.1.4
Unless exempted by section 20.2 (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015), all new
buildings or structures in fire sprinkler areas require the
installation of fire sprinklers.
20.1.5
Unless exempted by section 20.2 (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015), in fire
sprinkler areas, if it is proposed to construct an addition to an
existing non-sprinklered building or structure which would
exceed 25% of the current floor area, or if the cost of any
proposed renovations exceeds 25% of the current assessed
value of the existing building or structure, a sprinkler system
shall be installed throughout the entire building or structure.
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20.1.6
All fire sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in
accordance with the National Fire Protection Association
Standards.
20.1.7
Except as noted in section 13.6 of this bylaw, a building permit
shall not be issued for any building or structure requiring fire
sprinklers unless a sprinkler design prepared by a registered
professional is submitted to the Building Official, accompanied
by letters of assurance in the form of Schedules B-1 and B-2 as
referred to in section 2.2.7 Div C (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) Part 2 of
the Building Code, signed by the registered professional.
20.1.8
The owners of sprinklered buildings or structures shall be
entirely responsible for the maintenance of the fire sprinklers in
accordance with the latest edition of the National Fire Protection
Association Standards. (Bylaw No. 2407, 2009)
20.2
Except as required by the Building Code, buildings and structures exempt
from sections 20.1.4 and 20.1.5 (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) of this bylaw include:
20.2.1
farm buildings conforming to the National Farm Building Code
of Canada on agricultural zones established within the City of
Pitt Meadows Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011; (Bylaw No. 2536,
2012)
former 20.2.2 deleted (Bylaw No. 2778, 2017)
20.2.2
entirely non-combustible buildings or structures conforming to
the construction requirements specified in subsection 3.1.5 of
the Building Code;
20.2.3
Any accessory building to a principle permitted use building
not exceeding 100 square meters in floor area, excluding garden
suites and mobile homes; (Bylaw No. 2778, 2017);
20.2.4
Temporary Buildings. (Bylaw No. 2521, 2011)
21.
Solar Hot Water Ready Regulation (Bylaw No. 2521, 2011)
21.1
All single family homes shall comply with the Ministerial Order No. M 145,
Solar Hot Water Ready Regulation. (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015)
22.
Swimming Pools (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015)
22.1
A building permit is required for a swimming pool prior to its installation
or construction. Every application for a building permit for a pool shall be
accompanied with a plan showing the location, dimensions and details of
the proposed pool.
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22.2
Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence or structure and, except for
the special provisions relating to chain link fences in section 22.5, shall
conform to the following specifications:
a) have a height not less than 1.4m in with no openings greater
than 100mm in their least dimension; and
b) be designed so that no horizontal member or attachment
located between 100mm and 900mm above ground level on
the outside of the fence will facilitate climbing.
22.3
Access to the area enclosed by the required pool fence or structure, other
than through a dwelling unit, must be by means of a self-closing and self-
latching door or gate designed to return to the secured latched position
when not in use.
22.4
Latches securing access doors and gates must not be accessible from the
outside of the fence, and must be located a minimum of 220mm from the
top of the door or gate; and a minimum of 450mm from any opening in
the door, gate, or fence.
22.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 22.2, chain link fencing and
gates shall conform to the following specifications;
a) the mesh is diagonal;
b) the mesh strands are no more than 32mm apart in both
directions;
c) the mesh strands have been woven, welded, or otherwise
constructed in such a manner as to be dimensionally stable;
d) the fence and gate are securely braded top and bottom to
prevent sagging, bulging, or lifting.
22.6
It is the responsibility of each owner or occupier of a property on or in
which a pool is located, to maintain every fence required under section
22.2 in good order. All sagging gates, loose parts, torn mesh, missing
materials, worn latches, locks or broken or binding members shall be
promptly replaced or repaired.
22.7
Unless sufficiently neutralized and tested, every pool and hot tub shall be
drained into a sanitary sewer system or, where a sanitary sewer system of
adequate capacity is not available, into a dedicated septic dry well or rock
pit approved by the Health Authority.
22.8
Setbacks shall be in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw of the City as
amended from time to time.
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23.
Energy Step Code (Bylaw No. 2859, 2020)
23.1
Energy Step Code Requirements
23.1.1
Part 3 and Part 9 buildings and structures must be designed
and constructed in compliance with the applicable step of
the Energy Step Code, as outlined below:
Part 9 Buildings:
August 1st, 2020
-
Step 1
February 1st, 2021
-
Step 2
January 1st, 2022
-
Step 3
Part 3 Buildings:
August 1st, 2020
-
Step 1
February 1st, 2021
-
Step 2
January 1st, 2022
-
Step 2
23.1.2
For a Part 9 building or structure that is designed in
compliance with the applicable step of the Energy Step
Code, but where the constructed building or structure does
not meet the performance requirements of the applicable
step of the Energy Step Code, after all reasonable
mitigation measures are implemented to the satisfaction of
the Building Official, the Building Official may issue an
inspection notice for final occupancy of the building or
structure if it is constructed in compliance with alternative
energy efficiency performance or prescriptive requirements
set out in the Building Code for Part 9 construction, as
applicable.
23.1.3
For single family dwelling, duplex, or semi-detached
residential building permits, the owner must, to the
satisfaction
of
the
Building
Official,
provide
all
documentation required by the City's Energy Step Code
administrative requirements or as required by the Building
Official, prepared by an energy advisor or a registered
professional.
23.1.4
Building permits for buildings other than a single family
dwelling, duplex, or semidetached residential building,
require the owner, to the satisfaction of the Building
Official, to provide all documentation required by the City's
Energy Step Code administrative requirements or as
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required by the Building Official, prepared by a registered
professional.
23.1.5
Any energy advisor providing the required documentation
set out in the Energy Step Code must provide evidence to
the Building Official that they are an energy advisor
registered and in good standing with Natural Resources
Canada.
23.1.6
Where
an
energy
advisor
provides
the
required
documentation set out in the Energy Step Code, the owner
must provide proof of insurance coverage in an amount and
form satisfactory to the Building Official prior to issuance of
a building permit.
24.
Inspections
24.1
When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in
accordance with sections 9.2.9, 10.2.8, 10.3.5, 15.1 or 20.1.7 (Bylaw No.
2702, 2015) of this bylaw, the City of Pitt Meadows will rely solely on field
reviews undertaken by the registered professional and the letters of
assurance submitted pursuant to section 15.2 of this bylaw as assurance
that the construction substantially conforms to the design and that the
construction substantially conforms to the Building Code, this bylaw and
other applicable enactments respecting safety.
24.2
Notwithstanding section 22.1 (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) of this bylaw, a
Building Official may attend the site from time to time during the course
of construction to ascertain that field reviews are taking place and to
monitor the field reviews undertaken by the registered professionals.
24.3
A Building Official may attend periodically at the site of the construction
of standard buildings or structures to ascertain whether the health and
safety aspects of the work are being carried out in substantial conformance
with those portions of the Building Code, this bylaw and any other
applicable enactments respecting safety.
24.4
The owner or his or her representative shall give at least 24-hour's notice
to the City of Pitt Meadows when requesting an inspection and shall obtain
an inspection and receive a Building Official's acceptance of the following
aspects of work prior to concealing:
24.4.1
The installation of perimeter foundation drain piping and
foundation damp proofing, prior to backfilling;
24.4.2
The installation of masonry or factory built chimneys and
fireplaces; (Bylaw No. 2407, 2009)
24.4.3
The framing and sheathing;
24.4.4
The insulation and vapour barrier;
24.4.5
The storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water service connections.
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24.5
No aspect of the work referred to in section 24.4 (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) of
this bylaw shall be concealed until the Building Official has accepted it in
writing.
24.6
The owner or his or her representative shall give at least 24-hour's notice
to the City of Pitt Meadows to obtain an occupancy inspection, when the
building or structure is substantially complete and ready for occupancy,
but before occupancy takes place of the whole or part of the building or
structure.
24.7
The requirements of section 24.4 (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) of this bylaw do
not apply to any aspect of the work that is subject of a registered
professional's letter of assurance provided in accordance with sections
9.2.9, 10.2.8, 10.3.5, 15.1, 15.2 or 20.1.7 (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) of this
bylaw.
25.
Occupancy Permits
25.1
No person shall occupy a building or structure or part of a building or
structure until an occupancy permit has been issued in the form of Form
"G" to this bylaw.
25.2
An occupancy permit shall not be issued unless:
25.2.1
All letters of assurance have been submitted when required in
accordance with sections 9.2.9, 10.2.8, 10.3.5, 15.1, 15.2, and
20.1.7 of this bylaw;
25.2.2
All aspects of the work requiring inspection and acceptance
pursuant to section 24.4 (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) of this bylaw have
either been inspected and accepted or the inspections and
acceptance are not required In accordance with section 24.7
(Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) of this bylaw;
25.2.3
All appropriate aspects of the B.C. Fire Code and the City of
Pitt Meadows Fire Protection bylaw have been addressed;
25.2.4
All other fees owed to the City of Pitt Meadows for permits or
licenses issued under any other bylaw have been received.
25.3
A Building Official may issue an occupancy permit for part of a building or
structure when the part of the building or structure is self-contained,
provided with essential services and the requirements set out in section
24.2 (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) of this bylaw have been met with respect to it.
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26.
Building Permits
26.1
A building permit shall be in the form of Form "E" to this bylaw, unless it
is required to be in Form "D" in accordance with section 11.2 of this bylaw.
27.
Design Data
27.1
Buildings or structures within the City of Pitt Meadows shall be designed
using the criteria established for 'Haney" in the British Columbia Building
Code.
28.
Flood Control Requirements
28.1
Flood Control Requirements shall comply with the requirements in the
Floodplain Designation and Construction Control Bylaw No. 2384, 2008.
(Bylaws Nos. 2384, 2008 & 2407, 2009)
29.
Retaining Walls (Bylaw No. 2970, 2024)
29.1 A registered professional will undertake the design and conduct field
reviews of the construction or structural repair of any retaining structure
which is 1.2m in height or greater, measured from the lowest grade,
including stepped-type retaining structures having an overall slope greater
than 2H:1V (2 horizontal to 1 vertical) despite the height of any individual
wall not exceeding 1.2m.
29.2 The registered professional will ensure that any drainage changes resulting
from the construction or structural repair will not adversely impact adjacent
and downstream properties or city infrastructure or right of ways.
30.
Penalties and Enforcement
30.1
Every person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw commits an
offense punishable on summary conviction and shall be liable to a fine of
not more than $10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Dollars) or to imprisonment for
not more than six months.
30.2
Every person who fails to comply with any order or notice issued by a
Building Official, or who allows a violation of this bylaw to continue,
contravenes this bylaw.
30.3
A Building Official may order the cessation of any work that is proceeding
in contravention of the Building Code or this bylaw by posting a Stop Work
notice in the form of Form "H" to this bylaw.
30.4
The owner of property on which a Stop Work notice has been posted, and
every other person, shall cease construction work immediately and shall
not do any work until all applicable provisions of this bylaw have been
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substantially complied with and the Stop Work notice has been rescinded
in writing by a Building Official.
30.5
Where a person occupies a building or structure or part of a building or
structure in contravention of section 6.2 of this bylaw a Building Official
may post a Do Not Occupy notice in the form of Form "I" to this bylaw on
the affected part of the building or structure.
30.6
The owner of a property on which a Do Not Occupy notice has been
posted, and every person, shall cease occupancy of the building or
structure immediately and shall refrain from further occupancy until all
applicable provisions of the Building Code and this bylaw have been
substantially complied with and the Do Not Occupy notice has been
rescinded in writing by a Building Official.
30.7
Every person who commences work requiring a building permit without
first obtaining such a permit shall, if a Stop Work notice is issued and
remains outstanding for 30 days pay an addition charge equal to 100% of
the building permit fee prior to obtaining the required permit.
31.
Forms and Schedules
31.1 Forms "B" through "I" and Schedules "1" (Schedule 2 deleted Bylaw 2778,
2017) attached to this bylaw form a part of this bylaw.
32.
Severability
32.1
The provisions of this bylaw are severable and the invalidity of any part of
this bylaw shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the bylaw.
33.
Repeal
33.1
"The City of Pitt Meadows Building Bylaw No. 1061, 1986" and
amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
READ and FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time on May 20, 2003.
ADOPTED on June 3, 2003.
Mayor
Corporate Officer
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APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT
Schedule A
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OWNER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
Section 3 of the City of Pitt Meadows Building Bylaw No. 2131, 2003 states the following, and
is to be acknowledged by the owner of the property for which the building permit is sought.
This is not intended to be a substitute for the full text of the bylaw, a copy of which is available
upon request.
3.
Purpose of Bylaw
3.1 This bylaw shall, notwithstanding any other provision herein, be interpreted in
accordance with this section.
3.2 This bylaw has been enacted for the purpose of regulating construction within the
City of Pitt Meadows in the general public interest. The activities undertaken by or
on behalf of the City of Pitt Meadows pursuant to this bylaw are for the sole purpose
of providing a limited and interim spot checking function for reason of health, safety
and the protection of persons and property. It is not contemplated nor intended,
nor does the purpose of the bylaw extend:
3.2.1
to the protection of owners, owner/builders or constructors from economic loss;
3.2.2
to the assumption by the City of Pitt Meadows or any Building Official of any
responsibility for ensuring compliance by any owner, his/her representatives or
any employees, or constructors or designers retained by him/her, with the
Building Code, the requirements of this bylaw or any other applicable
enactments respecting safety;
3.2.3
to providing any person a warranty of design or workmanship with respect to
any building or structure for which a building permit or occupancy permit is
issued under this bylaw;
3.2.4
to providing a warranty or assurance that construction undertaken pursuant to
building permits issued by the City of Pitt Meadows is free from latent or any
defects.
Owner's Signature
Print Name
Date
If the building bylaw requires professional design and review, this form must be accompanied
by the completed Owners' Acknowledge of Professional Design and Review, Schedule C.
Schedule B
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OWNER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND REVIEW
This form must be submitted along with Schedule A (if applicable) and each Schedule B from
the BC Building Code, from all other design professionals, prior to issuance of a building
permit. A separate form must be submitted for each registered professional.
(1)
I acknowledge that if I am granted a building permit pursuant to this application, I am
responsible for compliance with the current edition of the BC Building Code, this bylaw
and any other applicable enactment, code, regulation or standard relating to the work in
respect of which the permit is issued, whether or not the work is undertaken by me or by
those whom I may retain or employ to provide design and/or construction services.
(2)
I acknowledge that neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the acceptance or
review of plans, specifications, drawings or supporting documents, nor inspections made
by or on behalf of the City of Pitt Meadows constitute a representation, warranty,
assurance or statement that the current edition of the BC Building Code, the building
bylaw of the City of Pitt Meadows or any other applicable enactment, code, regulation or
standard has been complied with.
(3)
Where the City requires that Letters of Assurance be provided by a registered
professional I confirm that I have been advised in writing by the City that it relied
exclusively on the Letter of Assurance of the "Professional Design and Commitment for
Field Review" prepared by
(insert name of design professional) in reviewing the plans, drawings, specifications and
supporting documents submitted for a building permit.
(4)
I confirm that I have relied only on the said registered professional for the adequacy of
plans, drawings, specifications and supporting documents submitted with this
application.
(5)
I understand that I should seek independent legal advice in respect of the responsibilities
I am assuming upon the granting of a building permit by the City pursuant to this
application and in respect of the execution of this acknowledgement.
Owners' Signature
Print Name
Date
Schedule C
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BUILDING PERMIT
REQUIRING REGISTERED PROFESSIONALS
Schedule D
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BUILDING PERMIT
NOT REQUIRING A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL
Schedule E
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PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
This form must be submitted along with Schedule A (if applicable) and each Schedule B from
the BC Building Code from all other Design Professionals, prior to issuance of a building permit.
A separate form must be submitted by each registered professional.
Attention: Building Official
Re:
Address of Project (Print)
Legal Description of Project (Print)
The undersigned hereby gives assurance that:
1. I have fulfilled my obligation for insurance coverage as outlined in the City of Pitt Meadows
Building Bylaw No. 2131, 2003.
2. I have enclosed a copy of my certificate of insurance coverage indicating particulars of
such coverage.
3. I am a registered professional as defined in the City of Pitt Meadows Building Bylaw No.
2131, 2003.
4. I will notify the building official in writing immediately if the undersigned's insurance
coverage is reduced or terminated at any time during construction.
Name (Print)
Date
Signature (of Registered Professional)
Address (Print)
(Affix Professional Seal Here)
(If the registered professional is a member of a firm, complete the following)
I am a member of the firm of
and
(print name of firm)
I sign and seal this letter on behalf of the firm.
Schedule F
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OCCUPANCY PERMIT
Building Permit #:
Address:
Legal Description:
Occupancy Classification:
Special Conditions:
This permit is issued in accordance with the conditions set out in Section
25. (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) of the City of Pitt Meadows Building Bylaw No.
2131, 2003. The City of Pitt Meadows reminds the building owner(s) and
occupant(s) of Section 4.5 of the Building Bylaw, which states: "No person
shall rely upon any permit as establishing compliance with this Bylaw or
assume or conclude that this Bylaw has been administered or enforced
according to its terms. The person to whom the permit is issued and
his/her representatives are responsible for making such a determination."
Building Official
Date
City of Pitt Meadows
Schedule G
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STOP WORK NOTICE
As authorized by Section 29.3 (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) of the City of Pitt
Meadows Building Bylaw No. 2131, 2003, the owner of this property, and
every other person, shall cease construction work immediately and shall
not do any work until all applicable provisions of the bylaw have been
substantially complied with and the Stop Work Notice has been rescinded
in writing by the Building Official.
Particulars of the Bylaw infraction may be obtained at the Municipal Hall,
the address of which is noted above.
Any person who fails to comply with this notice commits an offence
punishable on summary conviction and shall be liable to a fine of not more
than $10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Dollars) or to imprisonment for not more
than six months.
No person shall reverse, alter, deface, cover, remove or in any way tamper
with this Notice.
Reason for Notice:
Building Official
Date
City of Pitt Meadows
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DO NOT OCCUPY
As authorized by Section 6.2 (Bylaw No. 2702, 2015) of the City of Pitt
Meadows Building Bylaw No. 2131, 2003, all persons shall cease
occupancy of this structure immediately and shall refrain from further
occupancy until all applicable provisions of the Building Code and this
Bylaw have been substantially complied with and this Notice has been
rescinded in writing by the Building Official for the City of Pitt Meadows.
Particulars for the posting of this notice may be obtained at the Municipal
Hall, the address of which is noted above.
Any person who fails to comply with this notice commits an offence
punishable on summary conviction and shall be liable to a fine of not more
than $10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Dollars) or to imprisonment for not more
than six months.
No person shall reverse, alter, deface, cover, remove or in any way tamper
with this Notice.
Building Official
Date
City of Pitt Meadows
Schedule I
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Schedule 1
Building Permit Fees
The following fees shall be paid by applicants to the City of Pitt Meadows for a Building
Permit under this Bylaw.
Proposed Project
Fee Calculation
(a)
Commercial, Industrial
1.0% of construction value
& Institutional
($10.00 per $1,000)
(b)
Residential, including
1.0% of construction value
garages, carports & patios
($10.00 per $1,000)
(c)
Farm Buildings defined by the
0.7% of construction value
National Farm Building Code of
($7.00 per $1,000)
Canada as having a Low Human
Occupancy
Note: The current edition of the Marshall Swift Valuation Service and Marshall Swift
Residential Handbook may be use by the building official to determine the market value for
the purpose of assessing permit fees.
(d)
Single-wide mobile or
$100.00
modular homes (site preparation)
(e)
Double-wide mobile or
$200.00
modular homes (site preparation)
(f)
Temporary Buildings
$100.00
(g)
New Wood Burning Appliances
$100.00
or New Chimney Installations
(h)
Move a Building
$100.00
(i)
Voluntary or other single
1.0% of construction
inspections, including
($10.00 per $1,000)
minor alterations and repairs
$10.00 minimum plus applicable
taxes
(j)
Change of Occupancy
$100.00 plus 0.7% of
construction value ($7.00 per
$1,000)
(k)
Multiple inspections or off-hour
$100.00
inspections, as per Section 12 of this Bylaw
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(l)
Building Permit Application Fee
$100.00
(m)
Minimum Building Permit Fee
$100.00
(n)
Processing Fee for provisional
Occupancy (Bylaw No. 2970, 2024)
Standard Building
$250.00
Complex Building
$350.00
(o)
Where a permit is not obtained before commencement of work pursuant to the
Bylaw, the permit fee will be doubled up to a maximum of $2,500.00. (Bylaw
No. 2970, 2024)
(p)
Additional plan to review due to change in design (Bylaw No. 2970, 2024)
Standard Building
$150.00
Complex Building
$300.00
(q)
Security Deposit (Bylaw No. 2970, 2024)
Standard Building
$1,500.00
Complex Building
$3,000.00
(r)
Building permits issued solely for the installation of backflow prevention devices
in agricultural or rural residential zones established by the City of Pitt Meadows
Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011 are exempt from building permit fees until
December 24, 2026. (Bylaw No. 3003, 2024 and Bylaw No. 3038, 2025)
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Schedule 2
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